Celebrities in Sobriety
Quitting drinking might seem daunting, not only is it a social tool in parties and corporate gatherings, it is also implied as the coping mechanism to relieve pressure for some people.. However, the sense of euphoria comes with consequences of health and possibly addiction, which could cause disturbance to daily life. In fact, many celebrities have openly spoken about their relationship with alcohol, with some making the definitive move to stop drinking as a whole.
For Anne Hathaway, prioritising family was her key consideration for sobriety. She described drinking as ‘wallowing fuel’, as she realizes the severe hangovers she would have after alcohol was unpleasant and affects her daily life. The outspoken Miley Cyrus has also voiced her departure from alcohol for her health and career. Even though she faces overwhelming challenges in life, she allows her emotions to run through the course instead of depending on alcohol for temporary pleasure. We can certainly learn from them that we do not need alcohol to appear cool, instead we should insist on not consuming alcohol if it simply does not work out for you.
Landing back in Hong Kong, renowned Tyson Yoshi embodies the “bad boy” image, with his sharp expressions, muscular body and bold tattoos. You would think a star like him would enjoy drinking at parties, yet in his song “I don't smoke & I don’t drink”, he expresses he is not what people assume him to be. In a celebration party, he regretted succumbing to peer pressure and alcohol despite having a low alcohol tolerance, and now he confidently declared his distaste in alcohol. Just because he has an unconventional style , doesn’t mean he should be treated differently, he is just as inspiring as any other celebrity.
Whether it is to pursue their career, to look after their health and family, or recognising drinking has an detrimental effect on their lives, their stories changed the scope in social media and the idea of drinking. Anyone could suffer from binge drinking, but knowing how one’s life could change for the better, going fully sober might be easier than you think. Will you also make the change today?
